Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will have the full backing of majority owner Stan Kroenke and the board should he wish to make any major moves in the January transfer window following the loss of England forward Theo Walcott for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Arsenal expect to discover on Tuesday the full extent of Theo Walcott's knee problem, but the England forward will not face any disciplinary action from the FA for his '2-0' gesture towards Tottenham fans.

Manager Arsene Wenger revealed Theo Walcott's protracted contract saga could finally come to an end this weekend - but is prepared to go to the wire in his quest to land new talent over the course of the January transfer window.